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Gallus gallus, red junglefowl
Plate 32, a watercolour by Joseph Wolf from Daniel G. Elliots A Monograph of the Phasianid, or Family of the Pheasants, (1872)
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A Monograph Of The Phasianidae Comb Daniel Giraud Daniel Giraud Elliot Elliot Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Feather Fowl Galliformes Gallus Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Gallus Gallus
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Plate 32" of A Monograph of the Phasianid, or Family of the Pheasants, by Daniel G. Elliott, features a stunning watercolor painting by the renowned natural history illustrator, Joseph Wolf. The subject of the artwork is the Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus), a golden-feathered bird native to Asia. The Red Junglefowl is the ancestor of domestic chickens and is characterized by its distinctive red wattles, comb, and ear tufts. The painting captures the bird in its natural habitat, perched on a branch adorned with Fabaceae, a family of angiosperms, or flowering plants. The bird's vibrant plumage is a beautiful contrast against the golden hues of the feathers, and its alert posture exudes a sense of energy and vitality. The intricate details of the Red Junglefowl's feathers, comb, and wattles are rendered with exquisite precision, showcasing Wolf's exceptional talent as an illustrator. The Red Junglefowl is a member of the Galliformes order, a group of birds that includes turkeys, quails, and pheasants. It is also an eudicot, a type of angiosperm that has two embryonic seed leaves, and a member of the Eurosid clade, a major branch of the angiosperms. The Fabaceae family, commonly known as legumes, is the third-largest family of flowering plants, and includes a wide range of important crops such as beans, peas, and peanuts. This beautiful watercolor painting, created in the 19th century, is a testament to the rich natural history heritage of that era. It offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the intricate relationships between different species and their environments, and the meticulous attention to detail that characterized natural history illustration during that time. The painting is a valuable addition to any collection of natural history art or ornithology, and a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying the natural world.
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